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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
The PRESS says Of the act authorizing tn
city Of Portland to take lot of land for tn
site of the Soldiers and Sailors Monument

The PRESS says Of the act authorizing the
city OF Portland to take lot of land for the
site OF the Soldiers and Sailors Monument;
The provision Of the bill that will encounter the
most criticism Is the one that commands the may
or TO remove the hall within six months from tile
llme the property Is condemned 1t may happen
tnat tne monument association may not be In a
condlton TO begin building until long after thar
time, and meanwhile the property will run to
waste, doing neither the city nor the monument
ASSOCIATION o,i any good. 1t seems 70 us that it
would nave been wiser to let the hall stand until
tine monument association notified the City Gov
eminent that 1t was prepared to commence work.
The monument association has waited two
years Tor an opportunity TO begin work, and
has now fund Of $16,500 to begin with OF
course more money will be needed and will
De forthcoming, but the time to ask for it is
alter the site Is secured. But IL ii should be
thought best, next September, on account of
tne lateness OF the season, to postpone the
construction Of the monument until the fol-
lowing spring, there is nothing in the act to
prevent such an arrangement. The section
Of the act containing this provision is simply
directory, and the mayor, If there is no OBJ
lection, may and should, in the exercise of a
reasonable discretion, postpone the execu-
ton OF 1t to suitable time.-Adyertiser
The language of the act is, "The Mayor
shall within six months" cause the removal
of the hail. Now it is a well known legal
rule, and it has received the sanction of the
Supreme Court of Maine, that where public
rights are concerned even permissiye Ian
guage is to be construed as mandatory. This
act involves a public right 1t involves
the right Of the people of Portland to con-
denim the Market Square lot and to prepare
1t by the removal Of the old town hall for the
erection OF monument. If, therefore, the
language were simply permissive-if the
word was may" instead of SHALL" under
this rule the provision would be mandatory.
of course the Mayor may exercise reason
able discretion-or an unreasonable discre
ton for that matter-if 10 objection is made,
as the Advertiser says; but is not this
equivalent to saying that if objection is
made no discretion will be allowed HMM
other words that his discretion is of suffer
ance and not of right, and that he can be
compelled to comply with the letter of the
provision.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
CURRENT COMMENT.
CONVERTS TO PROTECTION
Providence journal

CONVERTS TO PROTECTION.
Providence Journal
The Atlanta Constitution declares abso-
lutely IN favor of the protective system. The
South is likely to be the stronghold of pro-
lection within ten years.
ST. JOHN WON'T VOTE FOR IT.
Lowell Courier.
Colqutt and Fisk is the latest prOhibitoIy
PRESIDENTIAL ticket named 1t makes the
Democrats uneasy. Well, it is the Demo-
Gratis turn to be made uneasy by the Pro-
hibitory party.
A DEFEAT FOR BASS
Bangor Wing.
Yesterday was red letter day for the eX-
Mayors, Mr.. Walker having been appointed
postmaster at Lewiston and eX-Mayor Cum
mings postmaster at Bangor. The latter APP
pointment seems to have been victory for
the old timers who have rallied 10 his sup
port ever since the election of President
Cleveland The selection of Mr. Cummings
will be bitter dose for Mr. Bass.
CONVICT LABOR.
Hartford Courant.
1t is idle to discuss the question Of labor in
prisons. The work is necessary for the men,
it is an Indispensable part Of their disci-
pline. 1t is also just to taxpayers that they
should work. There is no reason why a
criminal should be supported by the taxes
paid by honest men. The real thing is to So
adjust the labor that it shall contribute tc
the reformation of the convicts, to fit them
with trade by which they can earn a living
and to relieve the State of the expense of sup
porting them.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
Catarrh to Consumption.

Catarrh in its destructive force stands next to
and undoubtedly leads on to consumption. 1t is
therefore singular that those afflicted with this
fearful disease should not make it the object Of
their lives to rid themselves of it. Deceptive rene
dies concocted by ignorant pretenders to medica
knowledge have weakened the confidence of the
great majority of sufferers in all advertised rene
dies. They become resigned to life of miser,
rather than torture themselves with doubtful pal
liatives.
But this will never do. Catarrh must be met al
every stage and combatted with all our might. II
many cases the disease has assumed dangerou:
symptoms The bones and cartilage of the nose, the
organs of hearing, of seeing and of tasting SO af
fected as to be useless the uvula so elongated the
throat so inflamed and irritated as to produce a
constant and distressing cough.
SANFoRD's RADICAL CURB meets every phase
OF Catarrh, from simple head cold to the most
loathsome and destructive stages. 1t is local and
constitutional. Instant in relieving. permanent in
curing, safe, economical and never falling
Each package contains one bottle of the RADI
CAL CURE one box CATARRHAL SOLVENT. and an
IMPROVED INHALER with treatise; price, 81.
POTTER DRUG g. CHEMICAL Co., Boston.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

The various retaliation bills now before
the Senate and House are substantially SINH
lar, and one will probably prove about as
effective as the other. The Belmont bill is
supposed to be little more strongly and
clearly phrased, but 1t eonfers no more pow
er on the President than does the Edmunds
bill. There seems to be no good reason,
therefore, why there should be any protract-
ed discussion as to which bill should be
adopted
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

The appointment of Mr.. Cummings as
postmaster at Bangor is supposed to be de-
feat for Mr. Bass. The appointment Of Col
lector Roberts was supposed to be victory
for him. So Mr.. Bass at the present time is
Ia equilibriO.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

The United States Lighthouse Steamer
Myrtle was in West Quoddy Bay last week,
locating for a foundation for the new light
house that is to be constructed near the Site
of the present beacon, on what is called the
Western Bar. The work will be commenced
as soon as the weather will permit, and be
pushed forward with all speed until tie
lighthouse is completed
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

The faculty Of the Maine Eclectic College
publish card in the Lewiston Journal to
the effect that that institution is in no way
connected with the Druidical University,
over which "Dr." Samuel York has had the
honor to preside. Inasmuch as it is a fact,
however, that ''Dr." York not long ago was
member of the college faculty, it would be
interesting to know how man so thorough.
~ ignorant of medicine, became teacher in
an institution designed to give instruction In
one of the most occult of sciences. He was
turned out, it is true, but not because of his
ignorance, but for 'acting as if he owned the
whole institution" which means, we suppose
that his naughty spirit and pompous man.
ner made him an uncomfortable associate
for the other modest and learned men who
constituted the faculty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
THE PRESS.
THURSDAY MORNING. FEB. IL.

We do not read anonymous letters and commnn
cations The name and address of the writer are
10 all cases indispensable, not necessarily for pub
lIcaton but as guarantee of good faith.
We cannot undertake to return or preserve
communications that are not used.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

The New York Evening Post has begun
the publication of series of charts showing
the number and location of the places
where liquor is sold in the various assembly
districts of New York city. 1t appears that
the average ratio for the city of licensed
saloons to voters is to %: of licensed and
unlicensed saloons to population, to 1868; of
licensed and unlicensed saloons to voters, /
to %; same to population, ! to 1873. The ra-
ito OF saloons to voters varies from to in
the first district to to 81 in the twenty-frst
or Murray Hill district. The Post thinks
these figures show the need of more stringent
enactments for the control of the liquor
traffic than at present exists. Nobody can
gainsay the correctness Of this conclusion
Yet the Prohibitionists are fighting tooth and
nail the high license measure now before the
New York legislature.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

The resignation of Secretary Manning re-
moves fram the Cabinet. all thinga eonsid.
cred, its most efficient member. He has
made an admirable finance minister, follow
ing closely the policy Of his Republican pred
ecessors, and ignoring the claims of the fnan-
cial quacks and cranks of his own party. 1t
is high compliment to his good sense and
sound judgment that he has earned the ha-
tired of the silver fanatics and tho soft mon
ey men like Weaver Of Iowa. The country
and Mr.. Cleveland's administration could
have spared some other member of the Cabi-
net very much better than Mr.. Manning
Mr.. Garland for instance,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

Those members of the Legislature who are
opposed to any legislation regulating the
hours Of labor would cut much better fig
ure openly and directly seeking to defeat Mr..
Looney's ten hour bill than they do by the
indirect method of accomplishing the same
result which some have resorted to. Every
body sees that the passage of the measure
that has been pitted against Mr.. Looney's
would be equivalent to no legislation at all,
for the Supreme Court would undoubtedly
overthrow iton the ground of unconstitution-
allty. Everybody sees too that the loading
down of Mr.. Looney's bin with all sorts of
amendments is only an indirect way of kill
ing IT,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
BUSINESS CHANCES.

Out this out for future reference. We have
~ constantly on hand and for sale all kinds Of
business chances; lodging houses, dining rooms,
bakerys, bars barber shops, express routes, cigar
bought and sold. Call or write. ALLEN & EN-
ERSON, 172 Washington ST., Boston. Mass. IL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
IzALB HELP.

GtKTUATEON WANTED-By young man
- 21 years old has had years experience on
the books, 2 years on stock Of wholesale gro
Gerry house would travel if wanted to. Can furnish
undOubted references. Address r., PRESS
OFFICE. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
For Sale or no Let,

a DESIRABLE two story frame dwelling,
"A house on Pine street, near Bracket street,
recently modernized and improved, contains two
parl0rs, dining room, kitchen, bath room, with
hot and cold water,) seven chambers, plenty Of
closets and front and back stairs, fire places In
back parlOr and dining room, new steam heating
apparatus with eight radiators; newly painted
feet. Terms reasonable. Inqnire of ROLLINS &
ADAMS, No. % Exchange st. dec24dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
For Rent.

1.-TWO story French roof house, No. 702 Congress
III street, near head Of State street, contains
front and back paror, dining room, kitchen, laun-
dry, bath room and seven sleeping rooms all In
first class condition; was built ten years ago, and
its location and condition make 1t one Of the most
desirable houses in the city. Rent $3.50 per an
mum. Inquire Of ROLLINS & ADAMS, No, %
Exchange st. dec24du
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
ENGLISH BALLAD.

Matinee aiCG Nall, SATURDAY. Afternoon, March S.
AT 2.3O, by
MISS Jessie Coufhoui, The Temple Quar-
tette of sfO-ton, q Gstinsmrr,s ID che~ira
All tickets reserved az 25 and 30 cents. chill
gren auu Pupils OF all schools. including the High
SCHOOL ANA private schools y and 20 cents.
course Tickets exchanged for matinee II desired.
ltckets uoW on sale or exchanged at stock.
q. I. Il. Il. iebi4d1w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
HOARD.
Board in Boston.

DLEASANT rooms with board near Trinity
II Church and the Art Museum. References
exchanged. Address NJ. 27 St. James Avenue.
Boston, Mass. feb5eod2w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
MISCELLANEOUS.


NOTICE. wish to notify the public that |
IN do not reside at % Free street have not for
year. MRS. McCALMON, 90 Danf0rth street.
14I
GENTLEMEN-We are selling hand made,
" double sole, waterproof W'k'fSt Balls and
Congress, all widths sizes and half sizes, at $3.50
per pair Call and examine. BROWN, 421 Con-
gress street. Ill
TUST ARRHvED-A lot OF choice hay In
~ small bales, ea.ly cut, at c. b. DALTON &
CO., "a Preble street. 1O-1
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Wanted.

A GOOD reliable woman or girl to work in a
N small family In beautiful country village
on line Of railroad. Call or address BROWN 4
JOSSELYN, 211 Commercial st. feb7-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

ROOm TO LET A desirable furnished
5aig front room up one flight; bath room, hot and
Solu water, &c. Good view of Congress street.
no. Va PEARL STREET, next the corner Of
congress. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

LNOR sALE-House in the western part of
II the city; contains nine rooms; suitable for
one family; has large yard; TO be sold at g bar
gain. For further particulars inquire at NO. 8
CUSHMAN STREET 16-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

ENOR RENTING four story brick and mas
II tic store Nos lit and 119 Commercial St.,
suitable for wholesale grocery or produce bust
ASH EXCHANGE ST fan1l-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

LyOR RENT-O1lces and chambers suitable
IL for salesrooms, studios and work shops In
Mussey'S Row, Middle street; also one store on
Temple street. Apply TO L. ID. NJ. SWEAT or
WM. p. PREBLE. 2O-u
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
LOST

WANTED Several good reliable men 10 rep
w resent a 1rstelass publishing house in az.
ferent sections Of Maine and New Hampshire
good situations guaranteed % the right parties
Address PUBLISHER, this office. 81
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

ENOR sALE-One second hand ~ Horse
IL Power Engine and Boiler with all the fittings
BIDDEF0RD STOVE FOUNDRY, Biddeford
Maine Ia
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
mo LRT-Sfore and basement, Nos. 1T {

THiC LET-A convenient sunny fat Of or
n rooms for small family OF TWO or three per-
sons; no children; immediate possession. Apply
TO n. S. GARDINER. No. 40 Exchange st. Al
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

ITO E.EE--A rent Of eight rooms; Kitchen,
4 Dining room, suite of rooms and four sleep
ing rooms all In good order, 232 Oxford street.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

VNANTED-Slx thousand dollars at Ave per
w cent. for five years on real estate In Port
land Gilt Edge security. For further particu-
lars enquire of o. ID. RICE, 251 Commercial st.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17
ROOMS.

fio Ltl-To Lady or gentleman, pleasant
N furnished square room up one flight. for
sl.O0 per week. MRS. HATCH, No 60 Federal
street.. 1O-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

ADIEs-We have 100 pairs Dongola Top 1t.
IL Goat FOxed Walking Boots, worth $500
per pair that we are selling at $500 per pair.
BROWN, 421 Congress street. III
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

ITO LET-A downstairs tenement Of rooms
III heated by steam, In house on North ST., sec
Ond from Congress street. For particulars in
ouire of Z ID DECEIIE 81 Congress st. 14-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-02-17

RUBBERs-Ladies' Rubbers all widths, siz-
~ es and half sizes, at only 35 cents per pair.
Gents Rubbers, all sizes, &C 90 cents per pair.
Rubber goods, all styles, grades and prices.
BROWN, 421 Congress street. iii
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
FARMERS CONGRESS-.
The Members Indulge In Political Discas-
sious aud Cheer Their L,aders

The Members Indulge in Political Discas.
sious aud Cheer Their L,aders
CHICAGO, ILL Nov. l2-Fhe Farmers'
congress, sitter three days session, Al
journed this afternoon,to meet at Topeka,
Kansas, the second Wednesday in
November, 1888. Mr.. Lawrence,
of Ohio, chairman of toe COM
mittee on resolutions, presented s
majority report in favor CT Increasing
the tariff on wool and kolb of Alsbsms
presented q minority report protesting
against the Introduction OF politics in the
congress. After long discussion on the
tariff question q motion of Burns Of Ala
bama was lost snd the minority report
rejected. The majority report putting
the congress on record as favoring hign
tariff was adopted by vote Of $50 80 $50.
EColonel Kolb off Alabama, president
OF the committee on agriculture. WAS
elected president for the next two years
Il. McElderry Of Alabama, was elected
assistant secretary. The utmost good
feeling prevailed, and although Mr.. LAW
renee predicted election of Sherman amid
cheers, the applause that followed Burns
as he pictured the reinauguration Of
Cleveland, showed that the political pref
erences of the committee was we'll di-
vi6ad
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
To Defy tho Sunday Law.
special to the Gazette.

SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Nov. 13.-At q
meeting of the San Antonio Liquor Deal
ers' Association tonight, it was decided
in obedience to the order issued yester-
day by Sheriff Lewis and City Marshal
Shordin, declaring the Sunday law shall
be enforced, all saloons in the city ex-
cept four of the principal beer gardens,
will be closed tomorrow. The associa-
ton pledge themselves to stand by the
four men decided on, in case they are ar
rested and tried, the object icing to make
a test case of their trade. The cases will
be carried to the highest courts snd con-
tested on grounds of constitutonality.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
Texas Postal Changes.

CHANGES IN STAR SERVICE.
Victoria to Beeville. From November
IA. curtail service to end at Goliad and
omit Beeville, decreasing distance thirty
miles, of three times week service.
Ls Grange to Flatonia. Permit post
masters at La Grange and Flatonia to de-
liver the mail one hour in advance OF the
prescribed schedule time of departure 80
leng IS the same breaks no connection
and Gauss no complaint.
Llano to Oxford. From November IA,
increase service to three times week.
Sulphur Springs to Black Oak. From No
vember IA, embrace supply of the office
of Tazewell, between Sulphur Springs
and Reilly Springs, increasing distance OF
two miles.
Livingston to Dallardsville. From No.
vember II, embrace supply of the office
Of Trot, Polk county, increasing distance
three and one-hah miles.
Seguin to Olmus. From November 81,
extend service from Olmus to O'Daniel,
Guadalupe county, increasing distance
three miles.
| Hampstead to Fields Store. From
November Il, increase service to three
times a week.
| STAR SERVICE ESTABLISHED.
Port Lavace to Long Mott, twenty
miles and back, once week, by SEIZED
ule not to exceed six hours running time
each way. From November % TO June 80
Goliad, via Charco, to Runge, twenty
seven miles and back, six times week
by a schedule not to exceed six hour
running time each way. From Novembe
IA to June so.
Star service between Yorktown an,
Chsrco has been discontinued.
: Special service between Tazewell, II up
kins county, and Sulphur Springs, and be
, Eeen Trot and Livingston has bee
di continued.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
Sl3.S22 90
Available balance on hand.

Available balance on hand. 500 w
From the above it will be seen that
there is not sufficient amount on hand
TO defrsy the expenses of the Home at It's
nresent capscity until the amount lent is
due. In view of this tact, and In the
hope of being able to secure enough
funds to enlarge the building, we now
call upon the people OF Texas and the
frie ads of humanity throughout the coun-
try, to contribute such amounts as they
can spare. Donations, which in them
selves seem insignificant, rapidly assume
great proportions when they come from
the many, and it is the earnest hope that
all will help, that this appeal is made.
To the ladies of the country, ever fore
most in works of love, we especially
direct this call for aid. A few years ago,
the men for whom we now ask your
charitable efforts, marched for b with
| snarkling eyes and spripging steps to do
what they thought their highest duty
To-day thew are tottering with manned
limbs and slghtless eyes to lonely graves
No wealthy friends are near, and nc
paternal government to relieve tnell
/ wants from an exhaustless treasury.
few more wears and they will have passed
over the river. Shall they 60 with TIT
consciousness that their sacrifices wer'
appreciated, or lie down to their eterne
sleep in want and ygretchedness w
think your answer may readily be an
ticipated. ). d. DAKpkN,
Pres. Board Directors.
Communications addressed TO any Q
the following, constituting the beard G
directors, Will receive prompt attention
Captain S. S. Ashe, Houston; Generei
r. johnson, Burnet; Captain w. D. Gas
} tod, Dallas; Hon. W. M. Brown. Colont
! Fred. Carleton, Hon. S. 81. Darden, GsI
( eral W. P. Hardemsn, Mr.. a. ). Jernigai
] MIR. F. T. Roche, General A. 5. Rooerts
Mr.. G. L Robertson, General n. g. Shel
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
SUNDAY Law AT SAN ANTONIO.
Eivs Leading Saloons and the Restaurant
Defy the Law.

Give Leading Saloons and the Restaurants
Defy the Law.
Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO, TEX, Nov. 13.-The
business portion of the city looked de-
serted to-day. The Sunday law was en-
forced to the extent of the closing of all
commercial establishments and saloons,
except five OF the latter places. Liquors
were sold at Muth's Pavilion on Govern
ment hill, st San Pedro Springs Park, al
the Fashion Theater, and Scholtz Hsll on
Alamo plaza. One other well known sa-
loon was also kept open all day. The
restaurants did big business in provid
ing dinners with any liquor called for
No sction was taken against the offenders
but: it is presumed the grand jury vii
handle the cases tomorrow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
oaacial Count in Pennsylvania.

PHILADELPHIA, Pa, Nov. 13.-Ofii ;isl
returns from all the counties in the state
give Hart, Republican, for State Treas,
urer, plurality of 44,SSS, a net Republi-
can$gsin of 1872 compared with the vote
for State Treasurer in 1885, and gain OF
2237 compared with the vote for Cover
nor last year.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
Charter Withdrawn.

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 13.-The press
men of this city having refused to strike
in the interest OF the job printers. their
charter was withdrawn to-day by the ex-
ecutive hoard Of the Typographical
Union. Vice-P President Gamewell of the
Union, has been sent for.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-11-14
Investigating q Bank Case.
A SURE CURE.

ST.. , LOUIS, Mo-, Nov. 13-The United
Fla 'S grand jury took up the case of the
Osrs.s Sational bank to-day, and 1t is ex-
irdic..M e Investigation viii result in the
oths.s.u ut Of Cashier Crecelius and
Rr,n; eonnected with the bank. Bank
INV ~ ! Farmxn was before the grand